Aerial view of the Charlotte Polo Club which used the landing field on Queens Road West and Selwyn Avenue. Founded in September of 1923, the club was very popular from 1923-1935. At the time a good polo pony cost $1000.00, and riders needed at least three horses per game. The high costs of the sports led to its demise.
Designed by Frank Milburn, the Southern Railway Station was located on West Trade Street near the Old Stonewall Hotel. It was completed in 1909.
The Manger Motel was located at the corner of North Tryon and 10th Streets in Uptown Charlotte.
The Osborne Motel was located at 5621 North Tryon Street in Charlotte, North Carolina on US 29 North.
Located at 3012 Freedom Drive, it advertised itself as being "Charlotte's Only Domestic Westside Dealer."
CP.2018.04.581
Color Postcard
Publisher: Michael H. Moody Photo Media, Charlotte, NC
Made by Dexter Press
The dealership was located at 7301 South Boulevard and specialized in Lincoln and Mercury cars.
Publisher: Aerial Photograph Services
Made by Dexter Press
This view of the uptown was taken in 1966. The point of view is from above First Ward, looking towards Third Ward. The intersection of Trade and Tryon Streets is at the center of the image.
Captain Sydenham B. Alexander served in NC 42nd Regiment, Company K. He was Commander of Mecklenburg Camp of North Carolina Veterans of Charlotte, North Carolina from 1912-1915.
Charlotte School Children
Charlotte School Children
